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Soul Cafe

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👍 Nice place with good atmosphere and tasty coffee. ☕ Make sure that you ask for strong coffee since the default is pretty weak. Also, expect to pay premium prices. People often mention coffee, good, breakfast, atmosphere, tasty, service, price, Great, friendly,


Address

636 Matara Rd, Weligama, Sri Lanka

Website

www.soultempleofsurfing.com

Contact

+94 76 401 0055

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (192 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (14) good (11) breakfast (10) atmosphere (9) tasty (7) service (7) price (7) Great (6) friendly (6)
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  • 4/5 Sagi B. 5 years ago on Google • 470 reviews
    Nice place with good atmosphere and tasty coffee. ☕ Make sure that you ask for strong coffee since the default is pretty weak. Also, expect to pay premium prices.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timo N. 5 years ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Nice staff, good food, great value. I have been there multiple times.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adam L. 4 years ago on Google • 376 reviews
    Food was ok but overpriced, small portions. Smoothies and lemonades was ok but also kind of small. Slow service, if you are in a group some people will finish before others get their food. Just along the big street so kinda noisy, WiFi was so slow it was basically non existent.

  • 5/5 Jihae P. 5 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Great place. Went for breakfast and had poached egg and mango lassi. Nice food quality and taste with good atmosphere!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TOM V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) well, no comments !! just come and see for yourself and feel !! on Sunday there are also rooftop parties !! well, no comments !! just come and see for yourself and feel !! on Sunday there are also rooftop parties !! (Original) well, no comments !! just come and see for yourself and feel !! on Sunday there are also rooftop parties !! ну коментариев нет!!просто приходите и сами всё увидете и почувствуете!!в в воскресенье ещё и вечеринки на крыше!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 neonpum 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For those who did not like the local food or were uninteresting, this place will seem like a paradise. The taste and quality of food will satisfy the European. I really liked poke. (Original) Для тех, кому местная еда пришлась не по вкусу или оказалось неинтересной, это место покажется раем. Вкус и качество еды удовлетворит европейца. Очень понравилось поке.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Илья �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cold pants are not tasty, at all. As if robusta was soaked for a week - there is nothing except taste in bitterness. The price for this enjoyment is 600 rupees. Everything seems to be fine: the guys are friendly, the interior is pleasant, the food is tasty (the portions are really small), the roof is with a view. But the cold pants ruined the whole impression and upset. (Original) Колд брю не вкусный, совсем. Как будто робусту замачивали неделю - кроме горечи во вкусе ничего нет. Цена за это наслаждение 600 рупий. Вроде бы все нормально: ребята приветливые, интерьер приятный, еда вкусная (порции правда небольшие), крыша есть с видом. Но колд брю испортил все впечатление и расстроил.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 teefa n. 4 years ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Came here every single day we were in town (3). Their classic iced tea is amazing, could not get enough. Their brownie was really good as well. Everything they served was not too sweet, just sweet enough, which is greatly appreciated and rare in a lot of places. Didn't have any of their food but they looked really good. Really cool and friendly vibe.

  • 5/5 Itamar S. 7 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    As someone who enjoys their coffee on the acidic, fruity side, I found the coffee with coconut milk fantastic. Note: the coffee is a more dark roast and having it with normal milk will definitely accentuate its more bitter taste. Great place, chill vibes

  • 3/5 Patrick B. 4 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Not a bad place at all, the coffee was excellent and the service was sweet, just very very expensive.. actually the most expensive meal we’ve had in weeks in S/L. Each to their own and the place has a lovely vibe, the smoothie bowls were fresh, just be prepared to pay significantly more than local fare.

  • 5/5 Anna B. 4 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Lovely place for breakfast, lunch and dinner) Very friendly and welcoming hosts. We came here almost everyday. Our favorite dishes were tuna tartare, grilled tuna with potato for dinner, and for breakfast - poached eggs and smoothie bowls. Highly recommend.

  • 3/5 Julia J. 6 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Do not come here if you are hungry. Service was extremely slow as only one cook was cooking. After waiting for 35 minutes for my simple order (hummus guacamole pita) and realizing people who came before me only started getting their food I gave up and left. Took me some time to leave too as they couldn't find change. It's ok for a drink with friends though I guess.

  • 3/5 Deadlyfeet#21528 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty, but the portions are smaller and the price tag is higher (Original) Вкусно, но порции стали меньше, а ценник выше

  • 5/5 Валентина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Favorite place ❤️ (Original) Любимое место ❤️

  • 4/5 Philipp B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food good - but service solala - sends you to order down. (Original) Essen gut - jedoch Servicekraft solala - schickt einen zum Bestellen nach unten.

  • 1/5 Adem k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In fact, it wasn't nice to wait an hour for tea. I ordered the simplest breakfast (eggs, marmalade and butter). After an hour the waitress came and said there was no breakfast !!! Service is very rude. I don't have a good experience in this cafe. (Original) Es war tatsächlich nicht schön, wenn man eine Stunde für einen Tee wartet. Ich habe einfachstes Frühstück (Eier, marmalade und Butter) bestellt. Nach einer Stunde kam die Kellnerin und sagte, dass es kein Frühstück gebe!!! Service ist sehr unfreundlich. Ich habe keine gute Erfahrung in diesem Café.

  • 3/5 Frank M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food good, service bad! Price-performance ratio doesn't fit at all. Second row sea view. (Original) Essen gut, Service schlecht! Preis-Leistung passt überhaupt nicht. Aussicht aufs Meer aus zweiter Reihe.

  • 2/5 Hesam G. 4 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Friendly staff and calm vibe but unfortunately the smoothie bowls did not deliver the day we ate there. Kind of small portions and icy/not tasty, in comparison with Nomad around the corner and their bowls being much better I would not come back to eat at this place as the prices are more or less same. But again - could just be that day, who knows :)

  • 3/5 Anton V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant atmosphere, but besides breakfast there is almost nothing to eat. (Original) Приятная обстановка, но кроме завтраков съесть почти нечего.

  • 5/5 Евгения �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place, food is very well prepared. There is a desire to return. (Original) Отличное место, еда очень хорошо приготовлена. Есть желание вернуться.

  • 4/5 Melissa C. 4 years ago on Google
    WiFi was shocking. Quite loud because of the road. Nice and breezy — all outdoors. Good coffee. Not so busy so calm atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Алексей �. 4 years ago on Google
    Place where we had the most of our meals during 2 weeks stay in Weligama. Love these guys and the level of enjoyment and happiness they have in their place. Our faves are tuna (all kind), poached eggs, smoothies and one of the best coffee (if not the best) in Weligama.

  • 5/5 O& 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place for weligama, great people, atmosphere, great view from the roof🤙🏽 (Original) Лучшее место велигамы, отличные люди, атмосфера, шикарный вид с крыши🤙🏽

  • 5/5 Marina S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, very friendly atmosphere. Mango orange lime zest smoothie is soo good

  • 5/5 Ксения �. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in city!

  • 5/5 Pasha P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place if you are looking for a cozy, clean, chill place with delicious food. Highly recommend Super Veg Bowl and Tuna Poke Bowl. Staff is really friendly and responsive

  • 3/5 ervin a. 4 years ago on Google
    Just had a nice tuna salad, but portion is small and and the price suitable for Northern Europe. 7€ with 10% service fee.

  • 3/5 Sam G. 5 years ago on Google
    Came here twice. First time was good for dinner. Second time for breakfast was a real let down. Poached eggs were almost raw. Sent them back, waited ages, and by then the bread was cold and soggy. The plate quickly turned to slop and we couldn’t finish it. Waited well over 30 minutes. Nomad next door is similar price but better quality.

  • 5/5 Haly L. 5 years ago on Google
    Good coffee, great atmosphere, nice interior.

  • 1/5 Emily H. 4 years ago on Google
    Food just ok and the price was shocking. Charge you 150 rupees fot butter.. Plus service charge. I also paid for bacon and they sprinkled half a rasher of bacon for 300 rupees.. Simple rubbish. Bread old stale, unseasoned. Avoid. And they served scramble eggs in bowl..

  • 3/5 Linus L. 4 years ago on Google
    Chill place. Great coffee

  • 5/5 Анастасия �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty! Prepare quickly enough! Prices are more than adequate! I recommend trying their butter fish and breakfast with pancakes ... it is incredibly tasty! (Original) Очень вкусно! Готовят достаточно быстро! Цены более чем адекватные! Рекомендую попробовать их батер фиш и завтрак с драниками... это безумно вкусно!

  • 5/5 Ева �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best cafe in Weligama with amazing people in it. Always very tasty, comfortable. Roof with ocean view 😍 Guys, van lav! (Original) Лучшее кафе в Велигаме с удивительными людьми а нем. Всегда очень вкусно, уютно. Крыша с видом на океан 😍 Ребят, ван лав!

  • 5/5 Artem O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best places to visit for a vacation. Tasty dishes, drinks, original presentation. The octopus for dinner was just gorgeous. Will definitely be back. (Original) Одно из лучших мест, что посетил за отпуск. Вкусные блюда, напитки, оригинальная подача. Осьминог на ужин, был просто великолепен. Обязательно вернусь.

  • 1/5 Ivan I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I don’t understand why this place is so popular. From the pros: the atmosphere is normal, but not super and there are a lot of Russians around. Of the minuses: horse prices and a 10% tip by default. I won’t say anything about drinks, I haven’t tried it. But a regular tuna salad and a mediocre shawarma for 2,400 rupees + 240 tips is that mach. Definitely do not recommend this institution. (Original) Не понимаю почему это место такое популярное. Из плюсов: обстановка норм, но не супер и очень много русских вокруг. Из минусов: конские цены и 10% чаевых по-умолчанию. Про напитки не скажу, не пробовали. Но обычный салат из тунца и посредственная шаурма за 2400 рупий + 240 чаевых это ту мач. Однозначно не рекомендую это заведение.

  • 5/5 Влад �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were there for breakfast, I liked everything very much, but the price is slightly higher than in other institutions (Original) Были там на завтраках ,очень все понравилось ,однако цена немного выше ,чем в других заведениях

  • 1/5 Stan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I ordered soup, waited 40 minutes, there were technical problems and my order was not registered. When they brought the bill, they insistently demanded to pay for the service, poked into the arguments that they had carried for a long time, poked into the bill, like it says here - pay. Maybe I'm wrong too, but I was not pleased (Original) Заказал суп, ждал 40 минут, оказались технические проблемы и мой заказ не был зарегистрирован. Когда принесли счет, настойчиво требовали оплатить обслуживание, на аргументы что долго несли не реагировали, тыкали в счёт, типа вот написано - плати. Может я тоже не прав, но мне было не приятно

  • 4/5 Anzhe K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For a very long time they were waiting for the menu as a result of the positions that they did not want. Gone. (Original) Очень долго ждали меню в итоге позиций которые хотели не было. Ушли.

  • 3/5 Yevgeny K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine) (Original) Нормально)

  • 5/5 Екатерина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Butter fish + atmosphere and live music = ❤️ (Original) Butter fish + атмосфера и живая музыка =❤️

  • 4/5 1ssyv00 4 years ago on Google
    Try the chai ! Mmmmmm...

  • 5/5 Yuriy N. 4 years ago on Google
    Good bowls

  • 5/5 Tomáš H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious breakfast and great coffee. Finally a coffee of a European standards :)

  • 5/5 Иван �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food is the best I've tried here! Although the price tag bites a bit. (Original) Еда - это лучшее, что я здесь пробовал! Хотя ценник и кусается немного.

  • 3/5 Дмитрий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Confused and forgot orders, but the coffee is delicious (Original) Путают и забывают заказы, но кофе вкусный

  • 5/5 SSHA S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool flat, very sincere guys, they do everything to make you comfortable, the interior is also super cozy. (Original) Классный флэт, очень душевные ребята, все делают для того, чтобы тебе было комфортно, интерьер тоже супер уютный.

  • 2/5 Polly B. 4 years ago on Google
    Just 'eh...' ~Twise overpriced, slow personal, smaller portions than in a lot of other places.

  • 4/5 Ignat S. 4 years ago on Google
    Was overcrowded, so we waited for our food more than 1 hour. Expect that - pretty good place and friendly staff


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